New Manchester Symphonic Band (FAME BAND II)

ABOUT.
The Intermediate Instrumental Ensemble/Advanced Band course is also known as the Symphonic Band. This group is also known as the FAME BAND II class. The class rigor and expectations are high as the students will be working all, but not limited to, the following:

• 12 Major Scales at full range of their instrument
• 40 International Rudiments
• Sight Reading Methods
• Grade IV/V literature
• Solo & Ensemble Performances
• Music Theory
• Intermediate/Advanced instrumental techniques

This is a class for students that were accepted into the FAME program. Students in the FAME band are to participate in the major ensembles for the fall and spring semesters as described in the FAME handbook.

REQUIREMENTS.​

• FAME Audition for band placement
• Working instrument and supplies needed for rehearsals and performances.
• Strong work ethic and personal discipline 
• Private instruction (as needed)
• Minimum of 3hrs of non-NMHS practice logged weekly.
• Students must attend all county level and district level honor band auditions.
  • Students interested in district auditions will pass off with Mr. Chester prior to registration.
• Students must attend a minimum of one GMEA solo and ensemble evaluation
  • Dates are available from Mr. Chester.
• Attendance and on time to all rehearsals and performances.
• Keep and maintain a band portfolio.
• Performance attire (rental or purchased)

DIGITAL LEARNING (SBDL). Google Class Access
Students will be required to complete the following during SBDL:

• Join your class using your first name, last name as it is in Infinite Campus.
• Students are to login to Google Classroom daily.
• Students are to work the assignments posted and practice their major instrument for a minimum of 50mins during their scheduled class time.
  • Students can count their assignments towards their 50 minutes if the assignment requires them to play.
• Students are still required to meet their minimum practice log requirements listed under "REQUIREMENTS." 
• ​Students must log each individual playing study/activity in their Charms practice log. Include time, practice activity, and temp to receive credit
• All assignments assigned to Google Classroom must be submitted to Google Classroom to receive credit.
• Any video submission must show the student from the waist up and be recored in a space with little to no background noise.
• Updated requirements and assignment instructions will be given on Google Classroom.

MATERIALS.

• 2" 3-ringed binder
  • Band Portfolio
• Sheet protectors
• Instrument care supplies
• Tuner & metronome
  • Free Smartphone app
• Pencil(s)
• See course syllabus for more information.

Symphonic Band Syllabus